Abstract

Author:
Gangaram Biswakarma, Pradip Parajuli, Birju Malla, Saurav Panta, Sanjeev Tamatta, Palsha Maharjan, Nuna Ghimire, Deepika Neupane

Doi: 10.26480/jwbm.02.2024.64.70

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This study examines the existing model’s viability, scalability, and influence on waste management in Nepal with a case study of Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City (SMC). The study highlights the significance of organizational openness, open communication, and feedback methods to engage all stakeholders. The degradable waste is recycled into fertilizer and gas, making the waste-to-energy operation sustainable. The study finds no landfill in the SMC, although attempts are underway to fix this. The study found that garbage disposal may be effectively managed with proper regulation, training, and awareness initiatives, reducing waste-related issues. The findings emphasize the relevance of such methods in decreasing pollution. The study found that waste management initiatives focus on worker safety and health by adhering to workplace health standards through adequate safety measures and equipment provision. It emphasizes the benefits of waste-to-energy, which minimizes air and water pollution. This sector’s workers are health and safety aware, and the awareness campaigns encourage waste source segregation. Finally, the study highlights the importance of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework in waste management, offering insights for national initiatives.